noun
- plural of dirk; short daggers or knives, especially those traditionally worn by Scottish Highlanders
Usage: historical
Examples
- The Highland warriors carried ornate dirks at their sides.
- The museum displayed several antique Scottish dirks.
- Traditional Highland dress often included decorative dirks.
- The collector owned a set of ceremonial dirks from the 18th century.
- Scottish regiments historically wore dirks as part of their uniform.
- The dirks were crafted with intricate Celtic designs on their handles.